Best Fort Covington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,045 students in Fort Covington, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Covington, NY are Salmon River High School, Salmon River Middle School and Salmon River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Covington, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Fort Covington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fort Covington, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salmon River High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6620
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Salmon River Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6650
Gr: 6-8 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Salmon River Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
637 County Rt 1
Fort Covington, NY 12937
(518) 358-6670
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Covington, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Covington, NY include Salmon River High School, Salmon River Middle School and Salmon River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Covington?
3 public schools are located in Fort Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Covington?
Fort Covington public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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